Janice Widmark Roddy

About Janice

Janice Widmark Roddy, 79, of Shevlin, Minnesota died on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at her home.

Janice was born on November 26, 1944, at Shevlin, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Oscar and Ina (Osberg) Widmark. Janice graduated from West High School in Minneapolis in the early 1960’s. She attended Northwestern University and graduated with a Master’s degree in English. Janice taught English at The Phillips High School, which was an all-boys school.

Janice moved to Washington DC, Maryland where she met Jose Roddy. They were married on June 17, 1974, at Ft. Washington, Maryland. Janice began working for the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department. She worked for the Motorcycle Police, the Horse Mounted Police, worked undercover, worked security for NFL games as well as the D.C. Housing Authority. Janice also worked for the American Double Dutch League. She worked with intercity youth and double jump roping, traveling all over the world. Janice retired as a lieutenant after 34 years of service. After her retirement, Janice and Jose moved to Orlando, Florida.

Janice is survived by her son – Jon Widmark Roddy of Shevlin, Minnesota; Sister-in-law – Sheron Widmark of Shevlin, Minnesota; Nephews – Glenn Widmark of Staples, Minnesota; Mark Fultz of Bagley, Minnesota; Dan Fultz of Bagley, Minnesota; Dwight Fultz of Bemidji, Minnesota; Nathan Fultz of Shevlin, Minnesota; Gary Fultz of Shevlin, Minnesota; Gary Fultz of Shevlin, Minnesota; Nieces - Karen Fultz of Shevlin, Minnesota; Barb Fultz of Warren, Minnesota; Katherine Abercrombie of the Minneapolis area, Minnesota; Debra Johnson of Africa. Janice enjoyed her many special great nephews and great nieces.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Sisters – Doris Fultz & Lorraine Cleveland; Brother – Art Widmark; Brothers-in-law – Doyle Fultz and Bob Cleveland.

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Funeral Services for Janice

November 16, 2024

Location: Grace Chapel south of Bagley, Minnesota, with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be held at the Rice Lutheran Cemetery, south of Bagley, Minnesota.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home